West End townships election period starts now, Board supervisor and Treasurer positions on March ballot Candidates file for office through January 17 Lutsen, Schroeder and Tofte, the three townships in Cook County, hold annual elections each March. On the ballot this year are one of the three Supervisors and the Treasurer. Candidates for the positions can file their nomination papers […]
Climate Group Re-engages in 2023
On Monday, January 9, a team of Cook County residents that has been working on local climate change issues since 2021 will renew their work. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. online, and the group welcomes new members. Meeting link: us02web.zoom.us/j/83501466141 The Cook County Climate Team, created by members of four local churches with help from Minnesota Interfaith Power & […]
Northland Foundation names new Regional and Associate Directors for Small Business Development Center Northland SBDC business consultants elevated to leadership positions
Northeast MN – The Northland Foundation announces that Northland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) business consultants, Vicki Hagberg and Curt Walczak, have been promoted to new leadership positions. Hagberg takes on the role of Regional Director, and Walczak steps into the position of Associate Director. The Foundation is the regional host organization for the Northland SBDC within northeast Minnesota. Vicki […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. Ruby’s Pantry will now be at the Cook County High School, near football field. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and college […]
Rep. Lislegard and Sen. Hauschild hit the ground running for Range as legislative session begins
The 2023 Minnesota legislative session convened Tuesday in Saint Paul. Rep. Dave Lislegard (DFL – Aurora) took the oath of office to begin his third term in the Minnesota House, while Sen. Grant Hauschild (DFL – Hermantown) was sworn in for his first term in the Minnesota Senate. “I’m grateful to the people of the Iron Range for giving me […]
Pet of the Week
When she’s not busy helping Debbie Benedict with recycling, Gretta can be found chasing a ball, eating food off the floor, and cuddling. Debbie said Gretta is especially good at cuddling. Do you have a favorite pet photo you would like to share? Tell us a little about your pet and send pictures and contact information to ccnh@boreal.org or Cook […]
Photos
Grand Marais photographer David Johnson took some sunset photos of the skies over Lake Superior following the end of the bomb cyclone that haunted us for more than three long days. The following mornings David caught some breathtaking golden sunrise photos over the lake.
Gunflint Mail Run will be held this weekend
Fans of sled dog racing will watch some truly great dog teams vie for cash prizes this weekend in one of two race sled dog races held during the Gunflint Mail Run. Some of the best viewpoints will be at Trail Center Lodge, the start and finish of the races. Big Bear Lodge and Rockwood Lodge also have areas to […]
Boys’ basketball team plays in Ely Holiday Tournament
The Cook County Boys’ varsity basketball team played two games in the Ely Holiday tournament, both losses, but the court experience was invaluable for his young team, said Head Coach Keaton Riley. Up first was a game against the host Ely Timberwolves. Ely beat the Vikings 87-22. Sophomore guard Rohan Rude led the team in scoring with nine points. Binesii […]
Nordic Skiers perform well at first meet of the season
On January 3, eight cross country ski teams from Section 7 gathered to race under the lights of Pine Valley Center in Cloquet, Minnesota. Aptly named, the Nordic center has towering pines that line the trail creating a magical scene for skiing (although those pines do create a bit of debris on the trails!). This should have been the North […]